*French Bry & Co Paris 1970 Montblanc Fountain Pen In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Bakelite
Very rare fountain pen made by Montblanc for Bry of Paris.
A vintage and highly collectable piece, created in Paris France by Montblanc for the luxury house of Bry Paris circa 1970's. This fountain pen is a one of a kind carefully crafted with natural carvings of creme bakelite and accented with 18 karats yellow gold elements.
Each gold part is stamped, with French hallmarks; the eagle's head for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche for Ste. LFV, associated to the Societe Lasbleiz, Fournier et Vittielo and signed on top, "BRY PARIS MONTBLANC".
Has a gross weight of 85.9 grams and a lenght of 5.75 inches (14.61 Cm ).
Bry & Co. Was founded in Paris in 1937 by Monsieur René Bry, under the name of Ateliers de Joaillerie René Bry (Jewelry workshops René Bry), the Bry & Co house is one of the most prestigious addresses of Parisian jewelry, in particular after 1944, when the eponymous boutique opened rue de la Paix.
What made the renown of the boutique in the 60s is undoubtedly the references to nature, symbolized by the “Wheat Sheaf “ collection, then the creations inspired by hunting, representing animal patterns. A collection combining gold and elephant hairs launched in 1967 achieved an impressive success worldwide.
Important Note regarding antique tortoise shell or ivory: We are great supporters of protection for endangered species in our modern world. We never buy or sell anything 100 years or newer; we donate to anti-poaching organizations; we don't hunt; we conserve in ways that impact global warming (we're totally solar at home), knowing those measures also protect the animals in the wild today. We also recognize the vast cultural history we preserve with our care and reverence for these antique objects, and agree with CITES that objects over 100 years of age have nothing whatsoever to do with species depletion in our current world.
Collateral: They are accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pen is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold a small stress hair line to the bakelite. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P0000SENM/.1111 *laur
